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Blanchard, Wilson join Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly
Published October 24, 2008
Joe Blanchard and Tammie Wilson were sworn in Thursday as new members of the nine-seat Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly.
Thompson, McCarthy win seats on N.P. City Council
Published October 8, 2008
FAIRBANKS — With 82 votes to her credit, Victoria Thompson came out on top on Tuesday, winning a North Pole City Council seat in her second bid for the office in two years.
Experience key for Fairbanks council race
Published October 8, 2008
FAIRBANKS — City Council veteran Jerry Cleworth won Tuesday’s election for Council Seat F, receiving 591 more votes than his opponent, incumbent candidate Tonya Brown.
Two political newcomers join Borough Assembly
Published October 8, 2008
FAIRBANKS — Voters picked Joe Blanchard, a university student, and Tammie Wilson, a nonprofit manager, Tuesday to join the Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly.
Fairbanks city voters to decide special elections initiative
Published October 5, 2008
Only one initiative will appear on the city ballot this year.
Candidates brainstorm ways to help Fairbanks’ economy
Published October 4, 2008
FARBANKS — Here’s an understatement: The energy sector drives the bulk of Alaska’s economy.
Municipal candidates tackle potential school violence problems
Published October 3, 2008
In light of the recent brawl at the Lathrop High School homecoming game and other gun-related scares at West Valley during the first week of this school year, local officials on the public safety commission and community members have revisited concerns about whether local schools are safe enough for students.
Local candidates weigh in on Fred Meyer annexation plan
Published October 2, 2008
FAIRBANKS — The city of Fairbanks’ proposal to annex the Fred Meyer West commercial lot and other enclave lots is facing opposition from Fairbanks North Star Borough residents, members of the Borough Assembly and the University Fire Service Area, not to mention several candidates in this year’s municipal election.
Fairbanks candidates discuss economic vitality, strengthening business
Published October 1, 2008
FAIRBANKS — Twenty-one candidates from four municipal races spoke on local issues at the League of Women Voters annual candidate forum, which ran more than three hours Tuesday night.
Candidates debate role of governments in reviving downtown
Published October 1, 2008
FAIRBANKS — Downtown Fairbanks constitutes the largest commercial hub, with diverse collections of stores, parks, offices and public projects, in Interior and Northern Alaska.
Candidates split views on bed tax
Published September 30, 2008
Municipal candidates Monday largely backed local governments’ use of bed-tax revenue to support public services like police, firefighting and parks operations.
Borough Assembly hopefuls talk about education spending
Published September 30, 2008
The school district’s budget has risen in recent years, a change district officials have justified as needed to introduce new technology to classrooms, among other goals. Are the requests justified? Why or why not?
City Council candidates speak on gang violence issue
Published September 29, 2008
On Aug. 15, people claiming affiliation to the Blood and Crips gangs were involved in a shooting incident that stretched over a two-mile course along College Road.
Borough candidates weigh in on Fairbanks public transportation
Published September 28, 2008
FAIRBANKS— The Fairbanks North Star Borough’s Transportation Department operates a public bus system with a half-dozen fixed routes and options for disabled and elderly riders.
Council candidates share ideas for securing city revenue
Published September 27, 2008
FAIRBANKS — City officials are predicting the 2009 and 2010 budget process to be quite daunting.
